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American Airlines Plane Engine Sucks In Cargo Container at Chicago O'Hare

A cargo container was shredded by an aircraft engine after being blown towards the plane by jet blast, causing significant damage but no injuries.

  • The incident occurred at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after American Airlines Flight 47 arrived from London Heathrow.
  • CCTV footage captured the moment a cargo container was sucked into the plane's engine, causing debris to scatter across the tarmac.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that all 283 passengers and crew safely deplaned with no injuries reported.
  • The damaged engine was taken out of service for inspection by American Airlines' maintenance team.
  • The airport and airline operations continued without significant disruption following the incident.
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